US Bridges

Sultana Drive over Livingston Canal

Fair

Merced County, California · 0.2 MI N Eucalyptus Ave · Structure no. 39C0329

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sultana Drive over Livingston Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sultana Drive over Livingston Canal in Merced County, California. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 189 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSultana Drive
CrossesLivingston Canal
Location0.2 MI N Eucalyptus Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMerced County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates37.40701, -120.686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2008)
Projected traffic410 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sultana Drive over Livingston Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sultana Drive over Livingston Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Sultana Drive over Livingston Canal carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sultana Drive over Livingston Canal?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sultana Drive over Livingston Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.